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Title
Date(s)
- 1909 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 item
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Name of creator
Administrative history
The York Pageant was conceived by Mr. George Kirby, Curator of the Exhibition, and produced by Mr. Louis N. Parker who was Master of the Pageant. It was intended that 'the York Pageant represent by dramatic means a continuous history of York from the earliest times down to the siege of York in 1644'. It lasted six days from July 26th - 31st and was held in the grounds of St Mary's Abbey in York.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
A book containing coloured illustrations and articles on the history of York, as well as photographs of the people involved in the York Pageant, music from the Pageant, costumes, armoury and heraldry. The edition of this book was limited to 400 copies, of which this is numbered 122.
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Conditions governing access
Open
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Conditions governing reproduction
Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
Language of material
- English